Signing a professional baseball contract can be an exciting experience for any young man. But the early years of a pro baseball career can be difficult and lonely.
Many of the players — most of them in their late teens and early 20s — find themselves away from home for the first time. And while things may be pretty glamorous playing under the bright lights on game night, the rest of the time may lead to some lonely hours.
That's where Linda Pereira comes in.
Pereira is the director of player relations for the San Jose Giants, the local Class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, and one her many duties with the club is to locate host families for players each season.
The search is now on for host families for the 2009 season that runs April through early September. Linda Pereira of the Giants needs to find enough families for the players by early March.
Host families provide a player with a room, and the Giants provide season tickets and parking passes for all of the club's games at San Jose Municipal Stadium. The team also hosts picnics for the families and sponsors other events.
"It's really a great program, for the both the players and the host families," said Pereira.
Pereira says that placing players with local families is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.
"I try to match the right players with the right families, and I'm proud of my record," she said. "It's incredible ... the
players become part of the families, and the families come to the games and live and die with their players.
"And when the players get to the big leagues, they're just right up the street [at AT&T Park in San Francisco]."
For more information on the host family program, call Pereira at (408) 297-1435, ext. 19.
SJ Giants jobs
With the California Baseball League season about to begin, the San Jose Giants need you!
No, the local Class A ballclub has plenty of pitching and hitting, but they do have some opportunities for those looking for seasonal work at the ballpark.
Positions available include batboy, camera operator, concessions staff, fun zone attendant, parking attendant, program and scorecard vendor, shift supervisor, ticket taker, Turkey Mike's BBQ staff and usher.
All applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age, with the exception of those applying for the batboy position where the minimum age requirement is 14.
Applications are available online at www.sjgiants.com. For additional information, contact the San Jose Giants at (408) 297-1435, ext. 45, or info@sjgiants.com.
Many of the players — most of them in their late teens and early 20s — find themselves away from home for the first time. And while things may be pretty glamorous playing under the bright lights on game night, the rest of the time may lead to some lonely hours.
That's where Linda Pereira comes in.
Pereira is the director of player relations for the San Jose Giants, the local Class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, and one her many duties with the club is to locate host families for players each season.
The search is now on for host families for the 2009 season that runs April through early September. Linda Pereira of the Giants needs to find enough families for the players by early March.
Host families provide a player with a room, and the Giants provide season tickets and parking passes for all of the club's games at San Jose Municipal Stadium. The team also hosts picnics for the families and sponsors other events.
"It's really a great program, for the both the players and the host families," said Pereira.
Pereira says that placing players with local families is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.
"I try to match the right players with the right families, and I'm proud of my record," she said. "It's incredible ... the
players become part of the families, and the families come to the games and live and die with their players.
"And when the players get to the big leagues, they're just right up the street [at AT&T Park in San Francisco]."
For more information on the host family program, call Pereira at (408) 297-1435, ext. 19.
SJ Giants jobs
With the California Baseball League season about to begin, the San Jose Giants need you!
No, the local Class A ballclub has plenty of pitching and hitting, but they do have some opportunities for those looking for seasonal work at the ballpark.
Positions available include batboy, camera operator, concessions staff, fun zone attendant, parking attendant, program and scorecard vendor, shift supervisor, ticket taker, Turkey Mike's BBQ staff and usher.
All applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age, with the exception of those applying for the batboy position where the minimum age requirement is 14.
Applications are available online at www.sjgiants.com. For additional information, contact the San Jose Giants at (408) 297-1435, ext. 45, or info@sjgiants.com.
By Dick Sparrer
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